关键词:明清;苏州;妇女;服饰
Abstract:From themid-MingDynasty on, SuzhouWomen s pursuitofapparel and accessories began to shift from the plain andconservative to the beautiful and noble to such a degree that they even violated“ritual propriety and rules ofproperbehaviour”.
Themajor reasons for the shiftare the prosperity ofSuzhou smarketeconomy during theMing andQingDynasties, the sophistica-tion of themanufacturing techniques, the gradual decline of the Confucian ethical code, and women s rise in family status.
Key words:Ming and QingDynasties; Suzhou; women s apparel and accessories